Ethane, ethene and ethyne molecules
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Ethane, ethene and ethyne molecules
Ethane, ethene and ethyne molecules. Molecular models of ethane (C2H6, upper left), an alkane, ethene (C2H4, centre), an alkene, and ethyne (C2H2), an alkyne. Carbon atoms are black and hydrogen atoms are white. Ethane and ethene are both found in natural gas. Ethene is manufactured in larger quantities than any other organic chemical. It is produced naturally by fruits and accelerates the ripening of fruit. Ethyne is also known as acetylene. it is a starting chemical for many other chemicals and is used in oxy-acetylene welding. All three compounds form explosive mixtures with air
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This print showcases the intricate molecular structures of ethane, ethene, and ethyne. Represented by ball and stick models, these compounds play significant roles in organic chemistry. The upper left corner exhibits the structure of ethane (C2H6), an alkane commonly found in natural gas. Its carbon atoms are depicted as black spheres while hydrogen atoms appear as white ones. In the center, we observe the molecular model of ethene (C2H4), an alkene that holds immense industrial importance. Ethene is manufactured on a large scale and surpasses all other organic chemicals in production volume. Interestingly, it occurs naturally in fruits where it accelerates the ripening process. Lastly, we encounter ethyne (C2H2), also known as acetylene. This alkyne serves as a fundamental building block for numerous chemical compounds and finds extensive use in oxy-acetylene welding techniques due to its combustible properties. It is crucial to note that all three compounds have explosive characteristics when combined with air. However, this photograph solely aims to highlight their structural beauty rather than commercial applications. The Science Photo Library has masterfully captured these molecules' complexity through this image print – offering viewers a glimpse into the fascinating world of organic chemistry at its core.
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